Consuelo

Consuelo meaning and name origin

Consuelo \c(o)-nsue-lo, con-suelo\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Consuelo), is pronounced kohn-SWAY-loh. It is of Spanish origin, and the meaning of Consuelo is "consolation, comfort". From the title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Seņora del Consuelo, meaning "Our Lady of Consolation". In 1842 George Sand, a popular French author, published a historical novel called "Consuelo". The heroine, a gypsy, became a successful opera singer.

Consuelo has 6 variant forms: Chela, Chelo, Connie, Consolata, Consuela and Suelo.

Popularity of Consuelo

Consuelo is a very popular first name for women (#577 out of 4276) and a slightly less popular surname or last name for all people (#74030 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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